Hey guys! I’m popping in quickly today to bring you a quick workout! It has been a really crazy last couple of days trying to catch up on work after being away last week for the ACE Symposium. I have so much to share from the conference and am working on gathering all that information … More Metabolic Booster Circuit
I have a secret. I admit that almost 8 months ago I became a brand ambassador for Ellie, a fitness apparel company that specializes in fashionable yet functional workout clothes. You can buy pieces individually or sign up for their Fit Fashionista Club, a monthly subscription that gives you any two pieces for $50. The … More Fit Fashionistas In Action: Ellie Review
Two days of strength focused Crossfit after a week off of exercise means I can barely move today. This is the most extreme case of DOMS I have had in a while. Walking and lifting my arms is an extreme challenge. Fortunately it has been a great day despite mobility issues! Tuesday, October 23rd Ready … More Day 296: Netball and Cindy
I had another amazing workout at Crossfit last night and won yet another group strength test. I held a 12kg kettlebell over my head for 4 minutes and 54 seconds! Beat everybody! It is amazing how important good form is to generating strength and power. Too bad my one month membership expires next week :-(. I … More Day 295: My greatest love affair
I have been waiting to post this for weeks! If you follow me on Instagram (@kchmiele) you have probably noticed that right now I am all about Crossfit. It all started with curiosity, patience, and a little luck. Let me share it with you now. Saturday, October 20th Before I moved to China I had heard … More Day 293: My First Crossfit Class
Tuesday, October 16th China has some interesting architecture. Of course Shanghai has its share of ritzy modern architecture with plenty of bright lights. But then there are the older concrete buildings that can be either depressing or surprisingly beautiful. This my favorite stretch of apartment buildings in Shanghai. They are old, pink, and textured. Love … More Day 289: Bring It Back
By all means it should have been a fantastic day. Like a superb day. Stupendous day. Fan-flippin-tastic day. First good news. I won an award at work! I received a big package in the mail which turned out to be my Exceptional Contributor Award in a massive frame. The award is almost hilariously large. But … More Day 156: Good Day, Bad Mood
On my last day in Shanghai I did what any normal tourist would do…. I went grocery shopping. Again! Well first I had an job interview with a gym for a personal trainer position which went extremely well and then I went grocery shopping. Jenny was kind enough to take me to my interview and … More Shanghai: Meat, Butchers, and Fitness in China
Wow. I have been posting a photo every day for 100 days! That is certainly monumental! But again my creativity is severely lacking so I will not dwell on words. I think my creative energy has instead been flowing to some crazy dreams I’ve been having the last few nights. And for that I must … More Day 100: Crazy Dreams on Purple Drank
First of all, Happy Easter! I hope you had a wonderful day with family, friends, or just by yourself. Nothing wrong with that! I do it all the time ;-). So yesterday marked two important milestones in my fitness journey. Fitness Milestone #1: I taught my first group exercise class And it was entirely by … More Teaching My First Spin Class and a Lululemon Takeover
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